Eight Lives Lost in Devastating Hot Air Balloon Blaze in Brazil
A hot air balloon with 21 individuals on board caught fire while airborne in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina, resulting in the deaths of eight passengers. The remaining individuals, including the pilot, survived and were taken to the hospital.
Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency is conducting an investigation into the incident, concentrating on the condition of the balloon and the crew involved. Police officer Tiago Luiz Lemos reported that the pilot indicated a fire ignited in the basket, leading him to descend the balloon and instruct passengers to jump. Some were able to escape, while others were not.
